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Rebecca K. Blais, Ph.D.
Address: Utah State University
2810 Old Main St
SCCE 422
Logan, Utah 84321
Email:
Fax:
435-797-1448
Professional Appointments
2019 –
2014 – 2019
2014 – Present
Associate Professor with tenure, Combined Clinical, Counseling
Psychology, Utah State University
Assistant Professor, Combined Clinical, Counseling Psychology, Utah State
University
Research Associate (without compensation [WOC]), Salt Lake City
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Licensure
2014 – Present Clinical Psychologist, #9139283-2501, Utah
2013 – 2014 Clinical Psychologist, #071.008709, Illinois
Education/Training
2013 – 2014 Postdoctoral Fellow, Traumatic Stress Center, Rush University
2012 – 2013 Postdoctoral HCV/HIV Fellow, VA Puget Sound – Seattle Division
(APA Accredited)
2012 Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, University of Utah (APA
Accredited)
2011 – 2012 Pre-doctoral Internship, VA Puget Sound – Seattle Division
(APA Accredited)
2008
2004
Master of Science, Psychology, University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude), Psychology, Connecticut College
Honors/Competitive Awards
2018
2018
2016
Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career
Psychologist, Division of Trauma Psychology (American Psychological
Association [APA], Division 56)
Charles S. Gersoni Military Psychology Award, Society for Military
Psychology (APA, Division 19)
-Outstanding contribution to Military Psychology in the form of
research, clinical, and administrative excellence
Arthur W. Melton Award for Early Career Achievement, Society for
Military Psychology (APA, Division 19)
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Refereed Journal Articles
*Denotes graduate student working under my supervision in my laboratory
^Denotes graduate student working under my supervision but outside my laboratory
**Denotes undergraduate student working under my supervision
5-year Impact Factor (5y IF); Impact Factor (IF; used when 5y IF not available)
In press 50. Goldberg, S. B., *Livingston, W. S., Blais, R. K., Brignone, E., Suo, Y., Lehavot, K.,
Simpson, T. L., Fargo, J., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (in press). A positive screen for military
sexual trauma is associated with greater risk for substance use disorders in women
veterans. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. (5y IF = 3.12)
49. *Kugler, J., *Andresen, F., ^Bean, R. & Blais, R. K. (in press). A review of marital therapy
interventions for veterans with PTSD and their partners. Journal of Clinical Psychology.
48. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., *Andresen, F. J., & *Livingston, W. S. (in press).
The importance of distinguishing between harassment and assault military sexual trauma
during screening. Military Psychology. (5y IF = 1.21)
2019
47. *Andresen, F. J., Monteith, L. L., *Kugler, J., Cruz, R. A., & Blais, R. K.
(2019). Institutional betrayal following military sexual trauma is associated with more
severe depression and specific PTSD symptom clusters. Journal of Clinical Psychology,
75, 1305-1319. (IF = 2.33)
46. Blais, R. K. (2019, epub ahead of print). Lower sexual satisfaction and function mediate the
association of assault military sexual trauma and relationship satisfaction in partnered
female service members/veterans. Family Process. (IF = 3.12)
45. Gundlapalli, A. V., Jones, A., Redd, A., Divita, G. ^Brignone, E., … Blais, R. K., & Fargo, J.
D. (2019). Combining natural language processing of electronic medical notes with
administrative data to determine racial/ethnic differences in the disclosure of
documentation of military sexual trauma in veterans. Medical Care, 57, S149-S156.
44. Blais, R. K., Monson, C., *Livingston, W. S., & Maguen, S. (2019). The association of
disordered eating and sexual health with relationship satisfaction in female service
members/veterans. Journal of Family Psychology, 33, 176-182. (5y IF = 2.92)
2018
43. Blais, R. K., & Geiser, C. (2018, online, ahead of print). Depression and PTSD-related
anhedonia mediate the association of military sexual trauma and suicidal ideation in
female service members/veterans. Psychiatry Research. (IF = 2.68)
42. *Andresen, F., & Blais, R. K. (2018, ahead of print). Higher self-stigma is related to lower
likelihood of disclosing military sexual trauma during screening in female veterans.
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. (IF = 2.41)
41. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2018). Chronic health
conditions among U.S. veterans discharged from military service for misconduct.
Preventing Chronic Disease, 15, E22. (IF = 1.86)
40. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2018). Applying machine
learning to linked administrative data to enhance the detection of homelessness among
vulnerable veterans. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2018, 305-312. (IF =
.54)
39. *Livingston, W. S., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Maguen, S., Gundlapalli, A. V., & Blais, R.
K. (2018, available online ahead of print). VHA-enrolled homeless veterans are at risk for
eating disorder diagnoses. Military Medicine. (5y IF = 1.16)
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38. Blais, R. K., Geiser, C., & Cruz, R. A. (2018). Specific PTSD symptom clusters mediate the
association of military sexual trauma severity and sexual function and satisfaction in
female service members/veterans. Journal of Affective Disorders, 238, 680-688. (5y IF =
3.85)
37. Blais, R. K., & Monteith, L. (2018, available online ahead of print). Suicide ideation in
female survivors of military sexual trauma: The trauma source matters. Suicide and Life-
Threatening Behavior. (IF = 3.25)
36. ^DiMauro, J., Renshaw, K. D., & Blais, R. K. (2018). Sexual vs. non-sexual trauma, sexual
satisfaction and function, and mental health in female veterans. Journal of Trauma and
Dissociation, 19, 403-416. (IF = 1.82)
35. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D., & **Christensen, D. B. (2018). Biological attributions relate to
help-seeking intentions above and beyond barriers to care in U.S. service
members/veterans. Military Psychology, 30, 79-86. (5y IF = 1.21)
34. Blais, R. K., Monteith, L., & *Kugler, J. (2018). Sexual dysfunction is associated with
suicidal ideation in female service members and veterans. Journal of Affective Disorders,
226, 52-57. (5y IF = 3.85)
33. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Galbreath, N., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2018).
Assailant identity and self-reported nondisclosure of military sexual trauma in partnered
women veterans. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 10(4),
470-474. (IF = 2.41)
32. ^Painter, J. M., ^Brignone, E., ^Gilmore, A. K., Lehavot, K., Fargo, J., Suo, Y., … Blais, R.
K., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2018). Gender differences in service utilization among
Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn Veterans Affairs patients
with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Psychological Services, 15(1), 11-
20. (5y IF = 2.07)
2017
31. Davita, G., ^Brignone, E., Carter, M. E., Suo, Y., Blais, R. K., … Gundlapalli, A. V. (2017).
Extracting sexual trauma mentions from electronic medical notes using natural language
processing. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 245, 351-355. (IF = .54)
30. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2017). Letter to
the Editor: Response to “Veterans and the national tragedy of suicide”. American Journal
of Preventive Medicine, 53(4), e149. (IF = 4.55)
29. Gundlapalli, A.V., ^Brignone, E., Divita, G., Jones, A.L., Redd, A. …Blais, R. K., Samore,
M., & Fargo, J. D. (2017). Using structured and unstructured data to refine estimates of
military sexual trauma status among US military Veterans. Studies in Health Technology
and Informatics, 238, 128-131. (IF = .54)
28. ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Barrett, T., Blais, R. K.,…Fargo, J. D. (2017). Increased
health care utilization and costs among veterans with a positive screen for military sexual
trauma. Medical Care, 55, S70-77. (IF = 3.08)
27. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Maguen, S., Fargo, J.D., Carter, M.E., & Gundlapalli, A.V.
(2017). Military sexual trauma is associated with post-deployment eating disorders
among Afghanistan and Iraq veterans. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 50(7),
808-816. (IF = 3.57)
26. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2017). Non-
routine discharge from military service: Mental illness, substance use disorders, and
suicidality. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 52, 557-565. (IF = 4.51)
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2016
25. ^Gilmore, A. K., ^Brignone, E., ^Painter, J. M., Lehavot, K., Fargo, J., Suo, Y., … Blais, R.
K., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2016). Military sexual trauma and co-occurring posttraumatic
stress disorder, depressive disorders, and substance use disorders among OEF/OIF/OND
veterans. Womens’ Health Issues, 26(5), 546-54. (5y IF = 2.31)
24. ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., Ying, S., Samore, M. H.,
Kimerling, R., & Fargo, J. D. (2016). Differential risk for homelessness among U.S. male
and female veterans with a positive screen for military sexual trauma. JAMA Psychiatry,
73, 582-589. (IF = 15.31)
23. Blais, R. K. (2016). The importance of distinguishing between sources and types of stigma:
Implications for stigma research in military service members. Military Psychology, 28,
162-173. (5y IF = 1.21)
22. Hobfoll, S. E., Blais, R. K., Stevens, N., Walt, L., & Gengler, R. (2016). Vets Prevail online
intervention reduces PTSD and depression in veterans with mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 84, 31-42. (5y IF = 6.05)
2015
21. Beste, L. A., Harp, B., Blais, R. K., Evens, S., & Zickmund, S. (2015). Primary care providers
report challenges to cirrhosis management and specialty care coordination. Digestive
Diseases and Sciences, 60, 2628-2635. (IF = 2.61)
20. Chartier, M., Blais, R. K., Steinberg, T., Catella, S., Dehon, E., Ross, D., & Zeiss, R. (2015).
A psychology postdoctoral fellowship program in integrated HIV and Hepatitis C clinical
care: Rationale, progress, and future directions. Training and Education in Professional
Psychology, 9, 77-84. (IF = 1.22)
19. Blais, R. K., Tsai, J., Southwick, S., & Pietrzak, R. (2015). Barriers and facilitators to mental
health care among older U.S. veterans. Psychiatric Services, 66, 500-506. (IF = 2.88)
2014
18. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2014). Self-stigma mediates the association between
anticipated enacted stigma and help-seeking intentions in National Guard service
members. Military Psychology, 26, 114-119. (5y IF = 1.21)
17. Mathalon, D. M., Ahn, K.-H., Perry, E. B., Cho, H.-S., Roach, B. J., Blais, R. K., … &
D’Souza, D. C. (2014). Effects of nicotine on the neurophysiological and behavioral
effects of ketamine in humans. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 5, 1-16. (IF: 3.53)
16. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2014). Perceptions of partners’ attributions for depression in
relation to perceptions of support and conflict in romantic relationships. Journal of
Marital and Family Therapy, 40, 498-508. (IF = 2.53)
15. Blais, R. K., Hoerster, K., Malte, C., Hunt, S., & Jakupcak, M. (2014). Unique PTSD clusters
predict intention to seek mental health care and subsequent utilization in veterans with
PTSD symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27, 168-174. (5y IF = 2.72)
14. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K.D., & Jakupcak, M. (2014). Posttraumatic stress and stigma in
active duty service members relate to lower likelihood of seeking support. Journal of
Traumatic Stress, 27, 116-119. (5y IF = 2.72)
13. Jakupcak, M., Blais, R. K., Grossbard, J., Garcia, H., & Okiishi, J. (2014). "Toughness" in
association with mental health symptoms among Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans
seeking Veteran Affairs health care. Journal of Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 15,
100-104. (5y IF = 3.12)
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2013
12. Miller, A. B., Schaefer, K. E., Renshaw, K D., & Blais, R. K. (2013). PTSD and marital
satisfaction in military service members: Examining the simultaneous roles of childhood
sexual abuse and combat exposure. Child Abuse and Neglect, 37, 979-985. (5y IF = 2.97)
11. #Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2013). Stigma and demographic correlates of help-seeking
intentions in returning service members. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 26, 77-85. (5y IF =
2.72)
#Among the journal’s top cited papers in 2013.
10. Jakupcak, M., Hoerster, K. D., Blais, R. K., Malte, C., Hunt, S., & Seal, K. (2013). Readiness
for change and mental health treatment-engagement among Iraq and Afghanistan war
Veterans seeking post-deployment VA care. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 26, 165-168. (5y
IF = 2.72)
2012
9. Carbuto, M., Sewell, R. A., Williams, A., Forselius-Bielen, K., …Blais, R. K., & D’Souza, D.
C. (2012). The safety of studies with intravenous delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in humans,
with case histories. Psychopharmachology, 219, 885-896. (IF = 3.88)
8. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2012). The association of biological and psychological
attributions for depression with social support seeking intentions in individuals with
depressive symptoms. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 50, 605-617. (IF =
1.95)
7. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2012). The role of perceived criticism in interpersonal
processes. New School Psychology Bulletin, 9, 17-23. (IF: not applicable)
2011
6. Renshaw, K. D., McKnight, P., Caska, C. M., & Blais, R. K. (2011). The Relationship
Assessment Scale: Reliability and validity across multiple types of relationships. Journal
of Social and Personal Relationships, 28, 435-437. (IF = 1.46)
5. Renshaw, K. D., Allen, E., Rhoades, G., Blais, R. K., Markman, H., & Stanley, S. (2011).
Distress in spouses of veterans with combat-related PTSD: Secondary traumatic stress or
general psychological distress. Journal of Family Psychology, 25, 461-469. (5y IF = 2.65)
2010
4. Renshaw, K. D., Blais, R. K., & Caska, C. (2010). Distinctions between hostile and non-
hostile forms of perceived criticism from others. Behavior Therapy, 41, 364-274. (5y IF =
4.33)
3. Renshaw, K. D., Blais, R. K, & Smith, T. W. (2010). Components of negative affectivity and
marital satisfaction: The importance of actor and partner anger. Journal of Research in
Personality, 44, 328-334. (5y IF = 2.96)
2008
2. D’Souza, D., Braley, G., Blais, R., Vendetti, M., Oliver, S. Pittman, B., Ranganathan, M., …
& Perry, E. (2008). Effects of haloperidol on the behavioral, subjective, cognitive, motor
and neuroendocrine effects of D-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in humans.
Psychopharmacology, 198, 587-603. (IF = 3.64)
2005
1. Cho, H., Mathalon, D., Perry, E. B., Boutros, N., Jacobson, L., Gueorguieva, R., Blais, R. K.,
… D’Souza, D. C. (2005). Nicotine reduces deficits in cortical information processing
and cognitive function produced by ketamine in humans. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 31, 509-
510. (5y IF = 8.60)
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Published Non-Refereed Papers
1. Holliday, R., Hoyt, T., Maguen, S., Blais, R. K., & Monteith, L. L. (2018). Addressing military
sexual assault and harassment through a collaborative, multi-institutional approach.
Military Psychologist.
Published Abstracts
2013
1. Beste, L. A., Harp, B., Blais, R. K., & Zickmund, S. (2013). “They gotta want to live more
than they want to die.” Hepatology, 58, 1204A-1205A. (IF = 11.71)
Book Chapters
2012
2. Renshaw, K. D., Caska, C. M., Rodrigues, C. S., & Blais, R. K. (2012). The role of family and
social relationships in OCD and spectrum conditions. In G. Steketee (Ed.), Oxford
handbook of obsessive compulsive and spectrum disorders (pp. 168-188). New York, NY:
Oxford University Press.
2011
1. Renshaw, K. D., Blais, R. K., & Caska, C. M. (2011). Distress in spouses of combat veterans:
The importance of spouses’ perceptions of veterans’ experiences. In S. MacDermid
Wadsworth & D. Riggs (Eds.), Military families under stress. New York, NY: Springer.
Manuscripts Submitted/Under Review/Revise and Resubmit
7. *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., Gundlapalli, A. V., Brignone, E., & Blais, R. K. (2019). Comorbid
PTSD and depression diagnoses mediate the association of military sexual trauma and suicidal
ideation/behavior in VHA-enrolled Iraq/Afghanistan veterans. Manuscript submitted for
publication. 6. Blais, R. K. (2019). Lower relationship satisfaction is associated with heightened risk for
suicidal ideation among partnered female service members and veterans. Manuscript
submitted for publication.
5. Blais, R. K. (2019). Higher anhedonia and dysphoric arousal are associated with lower
relationship satisfaction among trauma-exposed partnered female service
members/veterans. Manuscript submitted for publication.
4. Blais, R. K., & *Livingston, W. S. (2019). The association of assault military sexual trauma
and sexual function among partnered female service members and veterans: The
mediating roles of depression and self-schemas. Manuscript submitted for publication.
3. *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., & Blais, R. K. (2019). Depression mediates the association of
disordered eating behavior and sexual function in female service members/veterans.
Manuscript submitted for publication.
2. Blais, R. K., *Livingston, W. S., & Fargo, J. D. (2019). Depression severity mediates the
association of assault MST and sexual dysfunction in partnered female service
members/veterans. Manuscript under review.
1. Zalta, A. K., Tirone, V., Blais, R. K., Lofgreen, A., Klassen, B. … & Kaiser, E. (2019). A
meta-analysis of the association of PTSD and social support. Manuscript under review
(invited revision).
Manuscripts In Progress
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5. Blais, R. K., Zalta, A. K., & *Livingston, W. S. (2019). Index traumas and sexual function
among female military sexual trauma survivors. Manuscript in preparation.
4. Blais, R. K., & *Tannahill, H. (2019). Gender moderates the association of relationship
satisfaction and suicide risk in partnered service members/veterans. Manuscript in
preparation
3. Blais, R. K., & *Andresen, F., & * Tannahill, H. (2019). Characterizing MST experiences and
their associations with psychological distress. Manuscript in preparation.
2. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., Dichter, M. E., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2019).
Demographic, military service, and health-related factors associated with discharge from
military service for misconduct. Manuscript in preparation.
1. Blais, R. K., *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., *Tannahill, H., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2019).
Gender moderates the association of military sexual trauma and mental health diagnoses
in VA-enrolled veterans. Manuscript in preparation.
External Grants (Active) Title: Academic and mental health functioning in college-enrolled Veterans
Role: PI
Dates: July 2015-July 2020
Amount: $5,000
Funding Source: Society for Military Psychology (APA, Division 19), Member Research Grant
Internal Funding (Active)
Title: A longitudinal investigation of academic and mental health functioning in college-enrolled
Veterans
Role: PI
Dates: September 2016–August 2020
Amount: $6,000
Funding Source: Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Utah State University
Title: Academic and mental health functioning in college-enrolled Veterans
Role: PI
Dates: September 2015–August 2020
Amount: $800
Funding Source: Office of the Provost, Utah State University
Other Funding (Active)
Title: Loan Repayment, renewal
Role: PI
Dates: August 2017-July 2019
Amount: $26,100.18
Funding Source: National Institute of Child and Human Development
Unfunded Grants
Title: Determining the influence of the animal and environment on the benefits of human animal
interactions in adults
PI: Jeffrey Mason, PhD
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Role: Co-I (5%)
Amount: $275,000
Funding Source: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Title: Informatics-based strategies for the identification and re-assessment of non-disclosing
Veterans with a probable history of military sexual trauma
Role: Co-I (25%; PI: Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD)
Amount: $1,100,000
Funding Source: Department of Veterans Affairs Human Services Research and Development
Title: Toward improving the accuracy of MST screening in VHA
Role: Co-Investigator (25%; PI: Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD)
Amount: $1,500,000
Funding Source: Department of Veterans Affairs Merit Award
Title: Informatics and computing infrastructure
Role: Co-Investigator (25%; PI: Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD)
Amount: $500,000
Funding Source: Department of Veterans Affairs Informatics and Computing Infrastructure
Student Funding
Title: Interdisciplinary Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) in Military Clinical
Psychology and Quantitative Methodology
Role: Mentor (Awardee: Whitney Livingston)
Dates: August 2016-July 2020
Amount: ~$91,200 (stipend and tuition benefits)
Funding Source: Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Utah State University
Title: Trauma and touch: Apprehension of touch in victims of MST
Role: Mentor (Awardee: Danielle Christensen)
Dates: August 2015-May 2016
Amount: $1,500
Funding Source: Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities, Honors’ Program, Utah
State University
Grants/Funding (Completed)
Title: Veterans Resource Office
Role: Co-PI
Dates: January-December 2017
Amount: $50,000
Funding Source: State of Utah Department of Veteran and Military Affairs
Title: Loan Repayment
Role: PI
Dates: August 2015-July 2017
Amount: $29,684.20
Funding Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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Title: Sexual functioning and relationship quality following military sexual trauma in female
veterans
Role: PI
Dates: July 2014-July 2016
Amount: $5,000
Funding Source: Society for Military Psychology (APA, Division 19) Member Research Grant
National/International Conference Presentations
*Denotes graduate student working under my supervision in my laboratory
^Denotes graduate student working under my supervision for this project but outside my lab
**Denotes undergraduate student working under my supervision
2019
61. Blais, R. K. (2019, August). Sexual dysfunction mediates the association of military sexual
trauma and relationship satisfaction. In R.K. Blais (Chair), Family support and veteran
functioning – Implications for health care needs and help-seeking. Symposium conducted
at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
60. Blais, R. K., Geiser, C., & Cruz, R. A. (2019, August). PTSD clusters mediate the association
of MST and sexual function in female service members/veterans. In R.K. Blais & R.
Holliday (Co-chairs), Interpersonal factors among military personnel and veteran
survivors of trauma. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Chicago, IL.
59. Blais, R. K., & Geiser, C. (2019, April). Depression and PTSD-related anhedonia mediate the
association of military sexual trauma and suicidal ideation in female service
members/veterans. In R. Holliday (Chair), Trauma and suicide among veterans: Using
data to inform conceptualization, assessment, and intervention among veterans.
Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the American Association of
Suicidology, Denver, CO.
2018
58. *Tannahill, H. S., *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., ^Brignone, E., Suo, Y., Gundlapalli, A.
V., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). Biological sex moderates the association of military
sexual trauma and risk for depression and PTSD diagnoses among VA-enrolled veterans.
Oral talk presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.
57. #*Tannahill, H. S., *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., ^Brignone, E., Suo, Y., Gundlapalli, A.
V., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). Biological sex moderates the association of military
sexual trauma and risk for depression and PTSD diagnoses among VA-enrolled
veterans. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.
#Received the Student Poster Award from Military Psychology SIG
56. *Kugler J., *Andresen F. J., ^Bean, R., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). Couples-based
interventions for PTSD and relationship satisfaction among military veterans and their
romantic partners: An empirical review. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of
the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.
55. *Kugler J., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). Frequency and perception of positive and
negative social exchanges is related to heightened suicide risk in male service
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members/veterans. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C.
54. *Livingston, W. S., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Gundlapalli, A. V., Maguen, S., & Blais, R.
K. (2018, November). Veterans Affairs-enrolled homeless veterans are at increased risk
for eating disorder diagnoses. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, D.C. 53. *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., Gundlapalli, A. V., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). PTSD
and depression diagnoses mediate the association of military sexual trauma and suicidal
ideation in Veterans Affairs-enrolled Iraq/Afghanistan veterans. Poster presented at the
Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies,
Washington, D.C. 52. *Andresen, F. J., *Kugler, J., Monteith, L. L., & Blais, R. K. (2018, November). Institutional
betrayal following military sexual trauma is associated with depression and PTSD-
related avoidance and negative alterations in cognitions and mood. Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies,
Washington, D.C.
51. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., *Andresen, F. J., *Livingston, W. S., & Blais, R. K. (2018,
August). Harassment vs assault MST in female veterans: Implications for health care and
research. In R. Holliday & L. M. Monteith (Co-Chairs), Building the knowledge base of
military sexual trauma – New findings, future avenues, and barriers. Symposium
conducted at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San
Francisco, CA.
50. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., Dichter, M., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2018,
August). Demographic and mental health disparities in misconduct-related discharge
from military service. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American
Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
2017
49. *Andresen, F. J., & Blais, R. K. (2017, October). Academic participation in college-enrolled
veterans. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Veterans'
Program Administrators, Atlantic City, NJ.
48. *Livingston, W.S. & Blais, R. K. (2017, August). Military sexual trauma and eating
disordered behavior relates to higher sexual dysfunction in female military personnel and
veterans. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
47. *Andresen, F. J., & Blais, R. K. (2017, August). The role of stigma on military sexual trauma
disclosure in female veterans. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
46. *Kugler J., *Livingston W. S., *Andresen F. J., & Blais R. K. (2017, August) MST-based
PTSD is related to higher disordered eating behavior in female veterans. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
45. Blais, R. K., & *Livingston, W. (2017, August). Sexual dissatisfaction, dysfunction and
suicidal ideation in female military sexual trauma survivors. In C. Bryan (Chair), New
developments in understanding and preventing suicide risk among military personnel and
veterans. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Washington, D.C.
44. Blais, R. K. (2017, August). The associations of military sexual trauma and sexual
satisfaction with couples' satisfaction. In R. K. Blais (Chair), novel research on couples'
functioning in male and female veterans: Implications for treatment.
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Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Washington, D.C.
43. ^DiMauro, J., Renshaw, K.D., & Blais, R.K. (2017, August). Sexual vs. non-sexual trauma,
sexual satisfaction and function, and mental health in female veterans. In E. Weitbrecht
(Chair), Sex matters! Psychological health implications of various sexual experiences in
diverse populations. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
42. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., & Levin, M. E. (2017, June). Experiential avoidance is
associated with nondisclosure of military sexual trauma in female service
members/veterans. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American for Contextual
Behavioral Sciences, Seville, Spain.
41. Blais, R. K. (2017, April). Relationship and sexual satisfaction as correlates of suicide in
female Veterans with and without military sexual trauma (MST). In L. Monteith
(Chair), Increasing knowledge of interpersonal risk factors for suicide among trauma-
exposed veterans. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American
Association of Suicidality, Phoenix, AZ.
40. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Maguen, S., Fargo, J.D., Carter, M.E., & Gundlapalli, A.V.
(2017, March). Military sexual trauma is associated with post-deployment eating disorders
among Afghanistan and Iraq veterans. In S. Maguen (Chair), Identifying and preventing
eating disorders as a way to decrease obesity in primary care. Symposium conducted at
the annual meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.
2016
39. *Kugler J. & Blais R. K. (2016, November) Perceived combat threat relates to higher PTSD
stigma from family in OEF/OIF military veterans. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Dallas, Texas.
38. Blais, R. K. (2016, August). Interpersonal correlates of suicidal ideation in women veterans.
In R. K. Blais (Chair), Suicide in the military – The relational context of the leading cause
of death in service members. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the
American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
37. ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Blais, R. K., Carter, M.E., Suo, Y., Samore, M.H.,
Kimerling, R., Fargo, J.D. (2016, August). Military sexual trauma and differential risk
for homelessness among U.S. male and female Veterans. In R.K. Blais (Chair), Novel
research identifying risk factors for homelessness in US veterans. Symposium conducted
at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
36. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Barrett, T. S., Blais, R. K., Nelson, R. E., Carter, M. E.,
Gundlapalli, A.V. (2016, July). Healthcare utilization among male and female veterans
with a positive screen for military sexual trauma. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the International Conference of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
35. **Christensen, D. B., & Blais, R. K. (2016, August). Sexual trauma, touch apprehension,
and relationship quality in women MST survivors. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
34. ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2016, June).
Mental health risks among Veterans with non-routine separation from military
service. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention Research,
San Francisco, CA.
33. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. M., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (2016, July). Military sexual
trauma in U.S. women service members/Veterans: Associations of rank, ethnicity, assault
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by fellow unit members with inaccurate disclosure of sexual assault. Oral presentation
presented at the annual meeting of the International Congress for Psychology, Yokohama,
Japan.
32. Blais, R. K., **Christensen, D., Maguen, S., & Monson, C. (2016, July). Eating disorders
and physical touch apprehension are related to poorer relationship quality in US women
Veterans: Implications for bolstering the protective quality of relationships. Oral
presentation presented at the annual meeting of the International Congress for Psychology,
Yokohama, Japan.
31. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (June, 2016). Assailant identity
and nondisclosure of military sexual trauma experienced by women service
members/veterans: Implications for inventions. Poster presented at the meeting of the
World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, Australia.
30. ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., Suo, Y., Samore, M. A., Fargo,
J.D. (2015, July). Differential risk for homelessness among veterans with a positive screen
for military sexual trauma. Poster presented at the Health Services Research and
Development/Quality Enhancement Research Initiative National Conference,
Philadelphia, PA.
2015
29. Blais, R. K., ^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., & Gundlapalli, A. V. (November, 2015). Rates of
and reasons for reluctance to disclose true military sexual trauma status. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, New
Orleans, LA.
28. **Christensen, D. B., Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2015, November) Attributional biases
in the likelihood of help seeking in victims of PTSD. Poster presented at the annual
meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, New Orleans, LA.
27. Blais, R. K. (August, 2015). Sexual functioning and relationship quality in women Veterans
following MST. In R. K. Blais (Chair), After MST: Understanding individual and family
outcomes and barriers to care. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting for the
American Psychological Association, Toronto, CAN.
26. Blais, R. K., & Zickmund, S. L. (August, 2015). Somatic symptoms of depression predict
Veterans’ eligibility and initiation of HCV treatment. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, CAN.
25. ^Xie, T., & Blais, R. K. (August, 2015). State and trait risk factors for relational distress in
partnered undergraduates with mild depression. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the American Psychological Association, Toronto, CAN.
24. ^Painter, J. M., ^Brignone, E., ^Gilmore, A. K., Lehavot, K., Fargo, J., Suo, Y., Simpson, T.,
Carter, M., Blais, R. K., & Gundlapalli A. V. (June, 2015). Service utilization among men
and women OEF/OIF Veterans with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the VA Human Services Research and
Development Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
23. ^Gilmore, A. K., ^Brignone, E., ^Painter, J. M., Lehavot, K., Fargo, J., Suo, Y., Simpson, T.,
Carter, M., Blais, R. K., & Gundlapalli A. V. (June, 2015). Military sexual trauma and
co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorders, and substance use
disorders among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
VA Human Services Research and Development Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2014
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22. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D., & Stevens, N. (November, 2014). Etiological attributions for
post-deployment distress relate to stigma perceived from others. Poster presented at the
30th annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Miami, FL.
21. Blais, R. K., Buehler, S., Hobfoll, S. E., Powell, L. H., Emery, E., & Rothschild, S. K.
(November, 2014). Combination of moderate-severe depressive symptoms and PTSD is
associated with higher disease burden in older urban adults: Findings from the
BRIGHTEN Heart study. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting of the International
Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Miami, FL.
2013
20. Blais, R. K., & Pietrzak, R. H. (2013, November). Barriers and facilitators to mental health
care utilization in older US Veterans. In R. K. Blais (Chair), Mental health care
utilization for PTSD distress in US veterans. Symposium conducted at the annual
conference for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Philadelphia, PA.
19. Walt, L., Stevens, N., Blais, R. K., & Hobfoll, S. A. (2013, November). Improving quality-
of-life and PTSD and depressive symptoms for OEF/OIF combat veterans: Assessing the
benefits of interactive, internet-based psychotherapy and peer-to-peer support. In E.
Newman (Chair), Using web-based tools and public service announcements to address
trauma. Symposium conducted at the annual conference for the International Society for
Traumatic Stress Studies, Philadelphia, PA.
2011
18. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2011, November). Perceived and self-stigma as barriers to
care in OEF/OIF Veterans with PTSD. In R. K. Blais & M. Jakupcak (Co-Chairs), Mental
health care utilization in OEF/OIF Veterans: Understanding treatment barriers and
mechanisms of treatment engagement. Symposium conducted at the annual conference for
the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, CAN.
17. Jakupcak, M., & R.K. Blais (2011, November; Co-Chairs), Inward and outward directed
aggression and violence in veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Symposium
conducted at the annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, Toronto, CAN.
16. Campbell, S. B., Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D. (2011, November). Hostile and non-hostile
criticism: Associations with support and conflict are moderated by depression. In C. J.
Fleming & K. W. Baucom (Co-Chairs), Beyond satisfaction: An examination of the
associations between depression, stress and new domains of relationship health.
Symposium conducted at the annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, CAN.
15. Blais, R. K., Chon, D., & Renshaw, K. D. (2011, November). The association of attributions
of controllability for psychological distress and stigma in returning OEF/OIF service
members. Poster presented at the annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, CAN.
14. Bride, D., Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2011, November). Mindfulness and anger: The
importance of studying specific facets of mindfulness. Poster presented at the annual
conference for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, CAN.
13. Jakupcak, M. & Blais, R. K. (2011, November). Stoicism and its association with barriers to
mental health care among Iraq (OIF) and Afghanistan (OEF) war Veterans. Poster
presented at the annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, Men and Masculinity SIG, Toronto, CAN.
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2010
12. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D., & Smith, T. W. (2010, November). Negative affect and marital
satisfaction: The importance of actor and partner anger. In K. Williams-Baucom (Chair),
Individual distress and relationship quality. Symposium conducted at the annual
conference for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco,
CA.
11. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2010, November). The impact of one’s own attributions for
their depression on self-stigma and secrecy. In B. J. Deacon (Chair), Attributional
processes and stigma. Symposium conducted at the annual conference for the Association
of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.
2009
10. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2009, November). Illness attributions and social support
seeking intentions in romantic relationships. In R. Brock (Chair), Moving beyond global
relationship satisfaction: Targeting specific relationship processes in couples’ research.
Symposium conducted at the annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
9. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D., & Burton, S. (2009, November). The role of childhood sexual
abuse in PTSD and marital satisfaction in Afghanistan/Iraq veterans. Poster presented at
the annual conference for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Atlanta,
GA.
8. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2009, November). The role of perceived attributions for
depressive symptoms in people’s perceptions of criticism. Poster presented at the annual
conference for Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
2008
7. Renshaw, K. D., Blais, R. K., Caska, C. M., & Thomas, M. (2008, November). Perceptions of
criticism from others: Differential effects on symptoms of depression and anxiety. In K.D.
Renshaw & T.L. Rodebaugh (Co-chairs), Interpersonal processes in anxiety and
depression. Symposium conducted at the annual conference for the Association of
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
6. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K.D. (2008, November). The impact of perceptions of spouse’s
negative emotions on one’s own emotions. Poster presented at the annual conference for
the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
5. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K.D. (2008, November). Development and validation of The Illness
Attribution Measure-Depression (IAM-D). Poster presented at the annual conference for
the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
4. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2008, November). The impact of personal and perceived
attributions for depression on stigma. Poster presented at the annual conference for the
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
3. Blais, R. K., & Renshaw, K. D. (2008, August). Perceived criticism and willingness to seek
social support in depression. Poster presented at the annual conference for the American
Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
2007
2. Blais, R. K., Renshaw, K. D., & Smith, T. W. (2007, November). The relationship between
psychopathology and marital satisfaction: Revisiting the importance of evaluating both
partners. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Association of Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
2005
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1. Cho, H., D’Souza, D., Perry, E., Blais, R., Donahue, L., & Krystal, J. (2005, April). Nicotine
reduces deficits in cortical information processing and cognitive function induced by
ketamine in humans. Poster presented at the annual conference of the International
Congress on Schizophrenia Research, Atlanta, GA.
Local, State, or Regional Presentations
2019
8. *Livingston, W. S., Fargo, J. D., & Blais, R. K. (2019, April). Depression mediates the association of
disordered eating behaviors and sexual function in female service members and veterans. Paper
presented at Utah State University's Student Research Symposium, Logan, UT. 2017
7. *Livingston, W. S., ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Fargo, J. D., & Blais, R. K. (2017,
April). Eating disorders are related to increased risk for homelessness among U.S.
Veterans. Paper presented at Utah State University Research Week, Logan, UT
2016
6. ^Brignone, E., Gundlapalli, A. V., Blais, R. K., Carter, M. E., Suo, Y., Samore, M. H.,
Kimerling, R., Fargo, J. D. (2016, July). Differential risk for homelessness among U.S.
male and female Veterans with a positive screen for military sexual trauma. Invited
Speaker for the Veterans Homelessness Research Interest Group Virtual Conference
Series.
5.^Brignone, E., Fargo, J. D., Barrett, T. S., Blais, R. K., Nelson, R. E., Carter, M. E.,
Gundlapalli, A. V. (2016, August). Healthcare utilization among male and female
Veterans with a positive screen for military sexual trauma. Invited Speaker for the
University of Utah Office of Health Equity and Inclusion Lessons Learned Seminar.
4. **Christensen, D. B., & Blais, R. K. (2016, February). Impact of military sexual trauma on
PTSD and relationship quality. Poster presented at annual Utah Conference of
Undergraduate Research, Salt Lake City, UT.
3. **Christensen, D. B., & Blais, R. K. (2016, January) Impact of military sexual trauma on
PTSD and relationship quality. Poster presented at annual Research on Capitol Hill event,
Salt Lake City, UT.
2005
2. Blais, R., & Chrisler, J. (2005, April). The role of sensation seeking and social influence: A
cross-cultural analysis of the gambling and smoking behaviors of Greeks and Americans.
Poster presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Boston, MA.
2002
1. Chrisler, J., Blais, R. K., Broccoli, T., Patterson, C., Culver, K., Anvik, L., Gorman, J., &
Warren, E. (2002, October). Intimate relationships? How WB and Fox TV ‘Do’ dating and
romance. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the New England Psychology
Association, Nashua, NH.
Doctoral Dissertation Committees
Chair
Felicia Andresen, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (2016-)
Whitney S. Livingston, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (2019-)
Doctoral Dissertation Committees
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Member
Emily Brignone, Experimental and Applied Psychological Science, USU (Defended 2017)
Ellen Bluett, Combined Clinical, Counseling, School Program, USU (Defended 2017)
Ron Bean, Combined Clinical, Counseling, School Program, USU (Proposed 2017)
Masters’ Theses
Chair
Jordan Kugler, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (Defended 2018)
Whitney Livingston, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (Defended 2019)
Hallie Tannahill, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (Proposed 2018)
Masters’ Theses
Member
Jeremy Fruge, Combined Clinical, Counseling Program, USU (Defended 2018)
Tianyi Xie, Combined Clinical, Counseling, School Program, USU (Defended 2017)
Emily Brignone, Experimental and Applied Psychological Science, USU (Defended 2015)
Honors’ Theses
Chair
Danielle Christensen, Department of Psychology, USU (Defended 2016)
Teaching Experience
Graduate
Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research Methods (Spring 2016,
2017, Summer 2016, 2017)
Multiperson Therapy (Fall 2017)
Undergraduate
Introduction to Psychology (Spring 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Undergraduate Abnormal Psychology (Fall 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Undergraduate Social Psychology (online) (University of Utah, Summer 2009)
Undergraduate Research Methods (University of Utah, Summer 2008)
USU Connections (Fall 2015, 2016, 2017)
National Service Activities
2019 – 2021
2019 – 2021
2017 – present
2016 – present
Member, Executive Committee, Society for Military Psychology
(APA, Division 19)
Council Representative for APA Division 19
Faculty Mentor, APA Division 19
APA-Accredited Doctoral Program Site Visitor, APA
2014 – present
2014 – 2017
Convention Reviewer, APA Division 19
Co-Chair/Chair, Program Committee, APA Division 19
University Service Activities
2019 – present
2017 – 2018
Co-Chair, Clinical Comprehensive Exam Committee, Combined
Clinical, Counseling Psychology Program
Chair, Committee on Committees, Faculty Senate
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2017 – present
2016 – 2017
2016 – Present
2015
Member, Sexual Assault Prevention Workgroup
Member, Committee on Committees, Faculty Senate
Chair/Member, Curriculum Advisory Committee, Combined Clinical,
Counseling Psychology Program
Search Committee, USU Eastern, Psychology (position filled)
2015 – Present College Senator, Faculty Senate
2015 – Present Member, Psychology Undergraduate Steering Committee
2015
2014 – Present
Judge, Student Research Week
Member, Steering Committee, Combined Clinical, Counseling
Psychology Doctoral Program
Review/Editorial Activities
2016 – Present
2019 -
2017 – Present
2015 – Present
Associate Editor, Military Psychology
Ad hoc Reviewer:
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships Military Medicine
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Military Behavioral Health
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Sciences
2014 – Present Epidemiological Reviews
Psychiatry
Anxiety, Stress & Coping
Professional Affiliations
2017 – Present
2016 – Present
Trauma Psychology (Division 56), Men and Masculinity (Division
51), Family Psychology (Division 43), Womens’ Psychology
(Division 35), APA
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
2010 – Present International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
2010 – Present Society for Military Psychology (Division 19), APA
2008 – Present American Psychological Association
